Dr. Edward James Ballantine M.D.
Orthopedist
56 Kingsboro Ave Gloversville NY, 12078About
Dr. Edward Ballantine is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Gloversville, NY. Dr. Ballantine specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ballantine tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1970
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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